willy-t

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Speaker Cable Recommendation
Call Jason at the cable company and get several out of their lending library Good luck Willy-T  
The Audiophile Upgrade Easiest to Ignore
Not Widex Moment 440s They are the only design I’m aware of that the sole purpose in design is to improve music. You gotta trust me on this one  already took the journey read Femers review      
The Audiophile Upgrade Easiest to Ignore
Went through a similar journey I've been in bands  Seen tons of live shows  and hunted my whole life  I went and got my hearing test at age 59 and ended up buying a pair of Widex Moment 440s these were the only aids that only fed my Deficien... 
Bought a system without auditioning, thoughts?
Based on the components at the quality and price point all systems tat this level  sound good  learn to like it  killer components great cables room treatment and speaker placement are crucial Good luck Willy-T    
Digitally recorded vinyl vs streaming
Cutting vinyl from a digital source if done by top remastering engineers  Ryan Smith  CHris Bellman  Bernie ect… the digital to vinyl can absolutely improve the file that beats digital playback in most cases the vinyl reissue is typically be... 
Cardas vs Cardas vs Shunyata interconnects
Hello i have about 4 years living with all Cygnus cabeling and recently put in Clears from a Little Loco to JC2 preamp sound is incredible and emotionally engaging  At this level of cable they are all good   Good luck Willy -T  
Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over
I would recommend looking at the Luxman Neo Classic amp table and cd player small but quality sound Good luck Willy-T  
Turntable Isolation Journey
I tried everything then got a steal of a deal on 6 Symposium Ultra platforms  and couplers These platforms drain mechanical and airborne vibration I have one under every piece of gear except my Focal Kanta II’s If you ever find these platforms ... 
What is the proper loudness for listening?
85 db or lower can be listened to for up to 8 hours without  damage.  I listen at 85 average. Small or large room 85 db is 85db small rooms just get there quicker Good luck Willy-T  
What are some good things to do when going to an audition
Do some vocal exercises   
Unscrupulous ebay buyers
I do know this is a fact that if the buyer ask for a return and you don’t grant it within 10 days EBay may suck the funds out of your eBay connected account to force a refund.  You may want to take measures at your eBay connected account by blocki... 
Incredible improvement in sound quality
I’m 59 years old and have tried to brighten my system for 15 years with different changes.InDecember I got a comprehensive hearing and cognitive test and found my high frequencies were moderately too  severely damaged.  Ive been a singer in a band... 
What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead?
@lewm  i didn’t know there was any other kind😏  
What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead?
I suggest you read up on the current phono stage and if you decide on the Sutherland please let me know im pretty sure I can hook you up with a discount on a new unit though a retailer  I know very well        
What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead?
Why not forget about loading and go  with a Sutherland Phono  Loco current/transimpedence phono stage? At $8200 it’s right at your budget i personally went through several voltage type phono stages until I personally went with the Little Loco ...